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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2019-06-19 June 19, 2019 1 REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING June 19, 2019 A Regular Meeting of the Lansing Town Board was held at the Town Hall Board Room, 29 Auburn Road, Lansing, NY on the above date at 6:30 p.m. The meeting was called to order by the Supervisor, Edward LaVigne, and opened with the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag. Roll call by Jessica Hall, Deputy Town Clerk, showed the following to be PRESENT: Andra Benson, Councilperson Katrina Binkewicz, Councilperson Doug Dake, Councilperson Joseph Wetmore, Councilperson Edward LaVigne, Supervisor ABSENT: No one absent ALSO PRESENT: Guy Krogh, Town Counsel, Deborah Munson, Town Clerk, Charlie “Cricket” Purcell, Highway Superintendent, Mike Moseley, Deputy Highway Superintendent, Patrick Tyrrell, Parks and Recreation Supervisor, C.J. Randall, Director of Planning, Dave Herrick, T. G. Miller, PC Engineer, John O’Neill, Village of Lansing, Mike Sigler, Tompkins County Legislator, Dan Veaner, Lansing Star, Andrew Sullivan, The Ithaca Times/Lansing Ledger, Judy Drake, Ted Laux, Joe Williams, Mike Koplinka- Loehr, Carrie Koplinka-Loehr, Susie Gutenberger, Lansing Community Library, Brian Bouchard, CHA Consulting, Rodney Kearl, Susan & Norm Paterson, Doug Emerick, Monica Lopossay, Cindy Lion, Maureen Cowen and a few other attendees. MOTION TO OPEN THE PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED FORMATION OF TOWN OF LANSING WARREN ROAD SEWER DISTRICT EXTENSION NO. 1 Councilperson Joseph Wetmore, moved to OPEN THE PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED FORMATION OF TOWN OF LANSING WARREN ROAD SEWER DISTRICT EXTENSION NO. 1 at 6:31 pm. Councilperson Doug Dake, seconded the motion. All in Favor – 5 Opposed – 0 Dave Herrick, Town Engineer, reviewed the project and answered questions. He stated, there are four (4) properties involved and an estimated total of 8.5 Equivalent Dwelling Units (EDUs) for this project. MOTION TO CLOSE PUBLIC HEARING All persons desiring to be heard, having been heard, Councilperson Doug Dake, moved to CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED FORMATION OF TOWN OF LANSING WARREN ROAD SEWER DISTRICT EXTENSION NO. 1 At 6:37 pm. Councilperson Joseph Wetmore, seconded the motion. All in Favor – 5 Opposed – 0 RESOLUTION APPROVING PUBLIC INTEREST ORDER AND FORMATION AND ESTABLISHMENT OF WARREN ROAD SEWER DISTRICT EXTENSION NO. 1, SUBJECT TO PERMISSIVE REFERENDUM RESOLUTION 19-90 RESOLUTION APPROVING PUBLIC INTEREST ORDER AND FORMATION AND ESTABLISHMENT OF WARREN ROAD SEWER DISTRICT EXTENSION NO. 1, SUBJECT TO PERMISSIVE REFERENDUM The following Resolution was duly presented for consideration by the Town Board: June 19, 2019 2 WHEREAS, in relation to the proposed NYSDOT facility on Warren Road and the provision of sewer services thereto, including to avoid large septic fields that would likely be detrimental to nearby wetlands and Cayuga Lake, and upon the request of Tompkins County and New York State, a map, plan and report (“MPR”) was finalized and found to be in compliance with Article 12-A of Town Law, including §§ 209-c and 209-d therein; and WHEREAS, the Warren Road Sewer District has already paid for and installed the mains and sewer transportation infrastructure necessary to provide service to the properties in this proposed Warren Road Sewer District Extension No. 1 (the “Extension”), but the provision of such services has capital costs due to facilities usages and increased operational costs for pumps, meters, and other District infrastructure, and an examination of the proportional share and a fair measurement of such capital costs was calculated by the Town Engineer and reviewed and approved by the WSAB as being equivalent to a share of the capital debt principal and interest, and the MPR describes such calculations accordingly; and WHEREAS, the Lead Agency, in conjunction with NYSDOT, already undertook an extensive environmental review and issued a negative declaration of environmental impacts under SEQRA and NEPA, and there is not anything in this extension process that is outside of the scope of the issues, project impacts, or reviews undertaken in connection with the same; and WHEREAS, the Town Board duly issued an Order calling a Public Hearing upon the Extension (the “Order”), such Order meeting the requirements of Town Law, and such public hearing upon the said final MPR and the Public Interest Order was duly held on June 19, 2019 at Town Hall upon the question of adoption of the Order and district Extension formation; and WHEREAS, the Town desires to proceed towards establishment of the Extension and finds that all proceedings to date have been in compliance with said Town Law Article 12-A and that this Extension is in the public interest; and after conducting the aforesaid public hearing and in consideration of all evidence reviewed and considered thereat and otherwise, the Town Board of the Town of Lansing has hereby duly RESOLVED AND DETERMINED AS FOLLOWS: 1. That: (i) the Notice of Public Hearing was published and posted as required by law and was otherwise sufficient; (ii) all property and property owners within the proposed Extension are benefited thereby; (iii) all benefited properties and property owners are included within the said Extension; and (iv) the establishment of said Extension is in the public interest. 2. That the boundaries of said Extension are wholly outside the boundaries of any incorporated city or village, and are defined as inclusive of all that land identified and described in the MPR, being all those tracts or parcels of land situate in the Town of Lansing, County of Tompkins, State of New York as shown upon the official tax and assessment maps, the deed descriptions of each of which are as set forth in the Tompkins County Clerk’s Office and duly incorporated herein, and which lands may also be more particularly described as follows: All that tract or parcel of land situate in the Town of Lansing, County of Tompkins, State of New York, being bounded and described as follows: Beginning at a point in the west highway boundary of Warren Road, said point being the northeast corner of tax map parcel 44.-1-47; thence northwesterly 363+/- feet to a point, said point being the southwest corner of tax map parcel 44.-1-19; thence north 87 +/- feet along the west line of said parcel to a point; thence west 130 +/- feet to a point; thence south 130 +/- feet to a point; thence west 50+/- feet to a point; thence south 305+/- feet to a point; thence north 951+/- feet to a point in the north line of tax map parcel 44.- 1-20.1; thence east 498+/- feet to the northwest corner of tax map parcel 44.-1-20.2; thence continuing east a distance of 445+/- feet along the north line of said tax map parcel the west line of Warren Road; thence south along the west line of Warren Road a distance of 880+/- feet to the point or place of beginning. Each and all of which parcels are more particularly shown and described upon the map filed at the Town Clerk’s June 19, 2019 3 Office, being also the map appended to the MPR, consisting in all of 4 tax parcels (P/O 44.-1-18, 44.-1-19, P/O 44.-1-20.1, and 44.-1-20.2), being approximately 15.6 acres in size, to which reference is hereby made and which map is expressly herein incorporated. 3. That the maximum amount proposed to be expended for the construction of the Extension is $0.00, as all properties in the district are paying for their own personal service extensions from existing mains, and any system improvements are being wholly paid by NYSDOT. 4. The construction and improvements identified in the afore-described Order calling a public hearing be and the same are hereby approved and authorized for this Extension, subject only to permissive referendum pursuant to Town Law §209-e and Town Law Article 7. 5. The Town Clerk is directed to publish and post, and maintain such posting throughout the referendum period, a Notice of Referendum as soon as is possible and within 10 days of the date of this Resolution, as required by law. The question of the adoption of such proposed Resolution was duly motioned by Councilperson Doug Dake, duly seconded by Supervisor Edward LaVigne, and put to a roll call vote with the following results: Councilperson Andra Benson – Aye Councilperson Katrina Binkewicz – Aye Councilperson Doug Dake – Aye Councilperson Joseph Wetmore – Aye Supervisor Edward LaVigne – Aye Accordingly, the foregoing Resolution was approved, carried, and duly adopted on June 19, 2019. MOTION TO OPEN THE PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER THE ANNUAL STORM WATER REPORT Councilperson Joseph Wetmore, moved to OPEN THE PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER THE ANNUAL STORM WATER REPORT at 6:38 pm. Councilperson Andra Benson, seconded the motion. All in Favor – 5 Opposed – 0 Discussion regarding when there is not a site plan review, there is no public notice on storm water reports. Working on changing, so every time a storm water plan is required, there will be public notification. Will bring details to the Board. MOTION TO CLOSE PUBLIC HEARING All persons desiring to be heard, having been heard, Councilperson Joseph Wetmore, moved to CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER THE ANNUAL STORM WATER REPORT at 6:42 pm. Supervisor Edward LaVigne, seconded the motion. All in Favor – 5 Opposed – 0 RESOLUTION APPROVING 2019 ANNUAL STORM WATER REPORT RESOLUTION 19-91 RESOLUTION APPROVING 2019 ANNUAL STORM WATER REPORT The following Resolution was duly presented for consideration by the Town Board: WHEREAS, the Town’s Annual Storm Water Report is prepared and due for the required annual review pursuant to Local and State Laws and related regulations; and June 19, 2019 4 WHEREAS, a copy thereof was timely filed in the Office of the Town Clerk for public review; and WHEREAS, a Public Hearing was held at the Lansing Town Hall, 29 Auburn Road, Lansing, New York, being in the Town of Lansing, on the 19th day of June, 2019, at 6:33 PM, to consider the Annual Storm Water Report, and all persons interested in the subject thereof were duly heard, and a summary and review thereof was duly had; and WHEREAS, upon due deliberation thereupon, the Town Board of the Town of Lansing has hereby RESOLVED, that the 2019 Annual Storm Water Report be and hereby is approved, and once placed into its final form for submission to NYSDEC by the Town’s Storm Water Management Officer, said report may be signed and certified by the Town’s Storm Water Management Officer, by, for, on behalf of and in the name of the Town of Lansing, and the same shall be thereafter duly filed with the NYSDEC. The question of the adoption of such proposed Resolution was duly motioned by Councilperson Andra Benson, duly seconded by Councilperson Katrina Binkewicz, and put to a roll call vote with the following results: Councilperson Andra Benson – Aye Councilperson Katrina Binkewicz – Aye Councilperson Doug Dake – Aye Councilperson Joseph Wetmore – Aye Supervisor Edward LaVigne – Aye Accordingly, the foregoing Resolution was approved, carried, and duly adopted on June 19, 2019. PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR – GUIDELINES Available as a handout. The public shall be allowed to speak only during the Public Comment / Privilege of the Floor period of the meeting, or during public hearings, or when they have reserved and been granted time upon the Agenda. Speakers must be recognized by the presiding officer (or his or her designee) and step to the front of the room. Speakers must give their name and state whether they are speaking as a resident, a member of the public, or for any other person or organization. Speakers must limit their remarks to 3 minutes, and comments unrelated to the subject matter of the public hearing are not allowed. Speakers may not yield any remaining time they may have to another speaker. With the permission of the presiding officer a Board or committee member may interrupt a speaker for the purpose of clarification or information (and not for any other reason or to debate or disagree). Such time shall not be counted against the speaker’s 3 minute limit. All remarks shall be addressed to the Board or committee as a body and not to any member thereof, nor to any member of the public whether present at such public hearing or not. Speakers shall observe the commonly accepted rules of courtesy, decorum, dignity and good taste. Interested parties or their representatives may address the Board by written communications. Written documents and evidence may be submitted as part of the record of the public hearing. June 19, 2019 5 Persons who exceed 3 minutes, violate rules of courtesy, decorum, dignity or good taste, or deliberately or by their behavior interfere with other person’s right to comment or participate in the public hearing, or who deliberately or by their behavior interfere with governmental administration will be cut off, removed, or have non-recognized comments removed from the record, or any combination of the above. Before a comments or statements will be excised from the record, the speaker will be verbally warned that they are in violation of the rules for this public hearing. PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR – COMMENTS Data Center One resident spoke on behalf of Lansing Concerned Citizens. They would like the Board to appoint an advisory committee to help with the transition at the power plant. Cornell University Orchards – 154 Sweazey Road Three (3) residents expressed concerns and suggestions regarding Cornell University selling their 93 acre parcel.  No housing development  Would like green space – park land  Would like Town to: o Work with Finger Lakes Land Trust o Acquire property o Tighten zoning – steep slopes and stream set backs o Preserve land for public use o Put pressure on Cornell University to consider the community o Create a private conservation easement One document was partially read and e-mailed to Town Clerk, Debbie Munson. The document is available in the Town Clerk’s Office for anyone to review. LANSING COMMUNITY LIBRARY REPORT – SUSIE GUTENBERGER Reviewed the following with the Town Board and the report was available as a handout. TOWN BOARD UPDATES FROM THE LANSING COMMUNITY LIBRARY June 19, 2019 2018 at the Lansing Community Library, by the numbers:  37,000 people visited the library  2,559 people have a Lansing Library card  26,000 visits to the library website  36,798 items in the collection  3,800 hours logged by volunteers  2,395 open hours  9,355 people attended 506 programs Some of our most popular programs and events of 2018:  Merry-Go-Round Youth Theatre – The Bremen Town Musicians  Summer Reading Program – Libraries Rock!  Lansing Artisan Fair  Afterschool Fiber Arts Program  “Our Broken Immigration System” with Stephen Yale-Loehr A sampling of grants received in 2018:  Cargill – Summer Reading Program  Borg Warner – Programming  Friends of TCPL – Audiobooks for all ages  Senator Helming – Building improvements June 19, 2019 6 Upcoming Programs: See Summer Brochures Susie also reported: Summer Reading Kick Off: This Saturday along with a book and bake sale. Space: They are currently accessing their space needs. Received a grant for new carpeting upstairs and new shelving. Fall Programs: Planning them now. Volunteers: People should contact Susie and there is a form on their website. Thanks to the Town for support. Councilperson Andra Benson, stated Susie has done an exceptional job running the library for eleven (11) years and the library is a wonderful asset to our community. Councilperson Katrina Binkewicz gave the library kudos for the books on tape section. LANSING YOUTH SERVICES – JANICE JOHNSON The following report was available as a handout. Lansing Youth Commission; Est. 1987 Supports Lansing Youth Services Youth Employment Programs June 2019 June 12, 2018- June 12, 2019 Patrons Added 278 Borrowers 1,754 Check Outs 81,546 Holds Placed 9,796 PAC Logins 8,492 Kelly Miller & Alaina Redsicker are the sixth annual logo contest winners for the 2019 Summer Reading Program, “A Universe of Stories”. June 19, 2019 7 LYS is gearing up for their annual fishing derby this Saturday, June 15th from 7:30 to 11:00. Lots of families come to this event and have a great time. This year LYS applied for a grant through the County Youth Services Dept. “Pitch Contest” and was awarded $600.00 to purchase fishing equipment so that youth who don’t have a pole or tackle can participate. During the school year youth will learn to care for and repair the equipment so that we can have it for years. Spring programs:  Salmon Creekers: Students continue to build on their own guide book about Salmon Creek  Outdoor Adventures; Students learn lots of outdoor skills such as friction fire, campfire cooking, and identifying local nature. This program attracts a lot of youth who love the out of doors.  Game On: Getting youth off their phones and back to good old board games such as Monopoly, Apples to Apples, Chess, Checkers and more.  Digital Photography: Students learned all aspects of photography from still pictures to taking pictures of birds in flight. Many great photos were taken. Summer Programs slated are: Iron Chef, Lake Life, Get Lost, Funky Furniture, Sky’s the Limit, DIY, Primitive skill, and Backpacking. TOMPKINS COUNTY REPRESENTATIVE – MIKE SIGLER Reviewed the following with the Town Board and the report was available as a handout. Tompkins County Legislator Michael Sigler June 19, 2019 Hello and thank you for having me again. Again, I want to thank Marcia Lynch whose reports for the County I draw very liberally from. The County has a new, and first ever, Director of Veterans Services. William Clairborne, Jr., known as J.R., has been appointed to assume the position. J.R. will lead the County’s new Office of Veterans Services (an agency required under NYS Executive Law), which will connect local military veterans to Federal and State services, including services provided by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Since 2012, Mr. Clairborne has served as Advocacy Coordinator for Loaves and Fishes of Tompkins County, where he has provided advocacy services (counseling, referral, and connection to basic services) to the agency’s dining guests in need, including military veterans. Before that, J.R. worked in marketing and communications for both Cornell and Ithaca College and spent six years as a Reporter and Assistant Editor for the Ithaca Journal. The new Director served eight years in the United States Navy and U.S. Naval Air Reserve, achieving the rank of Petty Officer 3rd Class; Aviation Boatswain’s Mate – Handler. He holds Bachelor’s Degrees (in African- American Studies and Journalism) from the University of Kansas, Lawrence, KS. Mr. Clairborne’s past civic experience includes ten years (2006-2015) as an elected member of Ithaca’s Common Council representing the City’s Second Ward and serving on the Tompkins County Council of Governments. Current affiliations include the Community Housing Development Fund, United Way of Tompkins County, and the Tompkins County Public Information Advisory Board. Administrator Molino told Legislators that J.R. Clairborne was selected as the top candidate for the position from among 37 applicants, eight of whom were interviewed by phone, and four finalists. J.R. is the husband of Legislator Leslyn McBean-Clairborne. The Legislature’s motion to confirm Clairborne’s appointment included approval of a Nepotism Compliance Plan and Agreement, in accordance with County Policy and its Ethics Code. The Legislature awarded the bid for the new General Aviation Customs Facility at Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport, the third phase of the Airport expansion project, funded in part through New York State’s Upstate Airport Initiative grant program. The contract was awarded to Streeter Associates, of Elmira, NY, for its bid of $5,234,000, submitted June 13th. The Legislature approved spending $171,270 on a 2020 New York State Route 13 Corridor Study. In the 2019 budget, $200,000 was set aside in the Contingent Fund for the purpose of June 19, 2019 8 preparing a traffic study focused on Route 13 from the Dryden Village to the intersection with Warren Road. As you might remember, I’m against this. I don’t understand why County property taxes should be going to study a state road, something clearly under the purview of the state. This is a gift of your local tax money to the state. I asked DEC to study this corridor and in a letter, they agreed to study it, so why are we studying it too? It’s unclear to me why the County feels the need to start sending unasked for money to the State, but that’s where we are with this study. I seem to remember Ed asking Senator Helming about paving the road out front here down to Cargill. I don’t remember him or you saying the Town would pay for it. Oh, and $155k of the expenditure is going to a firm out of Liverpool, NY. The Legislature authorized the County Administrator to enter into a memorandum of understanding with Cornell University and the Town of Ithaca regarding planned realignment of Pleasant Grove Road and Cradit Farm Drive in the Town of Ithaca, in conjunction with the planned North Campus residential project. The Legislature scheduled a public hearing at its next meeting July 16th, 5:30 p.m., on a proposed Local Law that would amend Article 26 of the County Charter. The proposed amendment would clarify the duties of the Office of Human Rights and the County Human Rights Commission. The hearing will be held at Legislature Chambers, 121 E. Court Street, Ithaca. The Legislature approved updates to several County Administrative Policies, including a new policy on the Flying of Flags on County Buildings. Legislator Rich John was the sole vote against the flag policy, saying he had an issue with the provision that calls for use of taxpayer funds to buy flags for various interest groups and that the County should be very careful about using taxpayer money to support such statements unless they have demonstrated community support. I would have voted against this because in it the County wants to fly the Iroquois Confederacy Flag or the Flag of the six nations underneath the American Flag at certain times of the year. I believe this to be a national flag as many in the six nations flag and I believe this is a show of disrespect to the six nations. We do not fly other nations that we are at peace with below our own flag. We put them on a separate staff or mast, at the same height. It’s a show of respect, one the County is not affording the six nations. Also, earlier this month the Tompkins County Legislature approved a resolution urging the New York State Legislature and Governor Cuomo to pass comprehensive climate legislation during the 2019 legislative term. The measure refers to two separate legislative initiatives currently under review in Senate and Assembly, the New York State Climate and Community Protection Act (CCPA) and the New York State Climate Leadership Act (CLA). I was the only one voting no on this. I support actions to address climate change, but once again, the state and now the city of Ithaca too is long on goals, but short on how it will actually meet those goals. If carbon is the culprit behind global warming, the solution is easy, stop burning fossil fuels. I need people who will tell me how to do that, not people who tell me we should do that and that seem to be all we get from the state. This just gives the State the County’s stamp of approval to set goals without acknowledging the painful decisions that have to be made. Lastly, Ed, Don Hartill and I went to Albany last week to talk to NYSEG and the Public Service Commission about the gas moratorium. I’m sure Ed will weigh in here too. My question was simple: will the PSC be allowing new pipelines in New York? If not, Lansing should have Energy Equity with its neighboring towns and the City of Ithaca. Will they be raising electricity rates so they can lower them in moratorium area? That would be one way to gain equity and something we could use to attract businesses. Is there a plan to bring in Natural Gas by truck as is going to be done as part of the Con Ed RFP that was approved as part of the Westchester moratorium where a new pipeline is very far from being off the table, only delayed? We made it clear that we want to work with them, but that we also don’t want to be at a disadvantage to the rest of the County. Right now, we can build multi-unit housing with heat pumps, but you can’t have a balanced town when that’s all you’re building. That’s a bedroom community and I think Lansing wants to be more than that. Thank you for your time, Mike Sigler Mike also reported: Airport Expansion:  Customs facility is not the same as Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) or Border Patrol – they are separate entities. June 19, 2019 9 Sheriff Department:  Discussion on moving it downtown o Take too long to get to airport, etc.  Would like it to stay where it is  Sheriff wants jail and road patrol on same site  Growth is in Lansing and Dryden PARKS AND RECREATION REPORT – PATRICK TYRRELL Reviewed the following with the Town Board and the report was available as a handout. Parks & Recreation 6/19/19 Town Board Meeting RECREATION  We have received a very generous donation to get removable outfield fences for three fields.  Basketball Courts are going to be resurfaced this week, weather permitting.  LBP & LSP wrapped up on Super Saturday June 8.  Travel baseball and softball has started.  Researching LED sign option to replace ballfield sign.  Summer programs available on-line, some programs are filling fast.  We have cut new dimensions on one baseball field and have another one to do to change bases to 70’ and pitching distance to 50’ in order to better prepare kids for modified. PARKS  The Playground Sun Shade dedication was on May 25th and went very well.  Lion’s Club has painted the flagpoles in Myers and Ludlowville.  We have planted a couple new memorial trees in Ludlowville Park.  Thank you to Doris Straw for planting our front entrance flowerbed in Myers Park, looks great.  We have installed new entrance and exit signs to Myers Park and installed paver bordered flowerbeds under each.  We have installed a pea stone border around the playground. MOTION AUTHORIZING TOWN OF LANSING PARKS AND RECREATION SUPERVISOR, PATRICK TYRRELL, TO ACCEPT AND USE TWO ANONYMOUS DONATIONS FOR THEIR INTENDED PURPOSES - $20,000 FOR AN OUTDOOR LED SIGN AND $5,000 FOR REMOVABLE OUTFIELD FENCES AT THE BALL FIELDS. Councilperson Joseph Wetmore, moved TO AUTHORIZE TOWN OF LANSING PARKS AND RECREATION SUPERVISOR, PATRICK TYRRELL, TO ACCEPT AND USE TWO ANONYMOUS DONATIONS FOR THEIR INTENDED PURPOSES - $20,000 FOR AN OUTDOOR LED SIGN AND $5,000 FOR REMOVABLE OUTFIELD FENCES AT THE BALL FIELDS. Councilperson Andra Benson, seconded the motion. All in Favor - 5 Opposed - 0 HIGHWAY SUPERINTENDENT REPORT – CHARLIE “CRICKET” PURCELL Cricket reported that it is business as usual between the rain. RESOLUTION TO HONOR ELLEN HOWELL RESOLUTION 19 -92 RESOLUTION TO HONOR ELLEN HOWELL The following Resolution was duly presented for consideration by the Town Board: June 19, 2019 10 WHEREAS, Ellen Howell is a senior at Lansing High School in this year of 2019; and WHEREAS, Ellen Howell has invested considerable time and talent in perfecting her ability and interpretive style in vocal performances; and WHEREAS, each year, thousands of students audition for CONFERENCE ALL STATE ENSEMBLES and only the top Junior and Senior musicians are selected to participate. Selection is determined by the student’s NYSSMA SOLO rating, teacher recommendation, adjudicator recommendation, NYSSMA ZONE representation, school ensemble participation, and the student’s participation in other performing organizations; and WHEREAS, being selected for a CONFERENCE ALL STATE ENSEMBLE is the highest state honor a NY high school musician can receive; and WHEREAS, Ellen Howell was also selected to the ALL EASTERN HONORS ENSEMBLE, a biennial event for students from eleven Northeastern states, as well as from the District of Columbia, and Department of Defense School in Europe; and WHEREAS, students must have been selected as a member of his/her CONFERENCE ALL STATE ENSEMBLE, receive an endorsement from their school administration and music teacher, and be a member of their home school music ensemble; and WHEREAS, upon a review and discussion of the matter, the Town Board of the Town of Lansing has hereby: RESOLVED, that the Lansing Town Board recognizes Ellen Howell for her amazing musical achievements and presents this certificate signifying the Town’s pride in her accomplishment. The question of the adoption of such proposed Resolution was duly motioned by Councilperson Andra Benson, duly seconded by Councilperson Joseph Wetmore, and put to a roll call vote with the following results: Councilperson Andra Benson – Aye Councilperson Katrina Binkewicz – Aye Councilperson Doug Dake – Aye Councilperson Joseph Wetmore – Aye Supervisor Edward LaVigne – Aye Accordingly, the foregoing Resolution was approved, carried, and duly adopted on June 19, 2019. RESOLUTION, PROCLAMATION, AND HONORARIUM NAMING BASEBALL FIELD A IN HONOR OF JEFFREY BOLES RESOLUTION 19-93 RESOLUTION, PROCLAMATION, AND HONORARIUM NAMING BASEBALL FIELD A IN HONOR OF JEFFREY BOLES The following Resolution and Proclamation was duly presented to and unanimously adopted and approved by the Town Board of the Town of Lansing this 19th day of June, 2019, on behalf of all citizens, past and present, of the Town of Lansing. WHEREAS, Jeffrey Boles is a 2003 inductee into the Lansing Sports Hall of Fame, and is an alumnus of Lansing High School, has been a sports coach and assistant for years in the Town of Lansing, including school and community programs, including Lansing Modified Football, Modified Basketball, Modified Baseball, JV Football, JV Basketball, Varsity Football, Varsity Basketball, Small Fry Football, the American Legion Summer League, Little League Baseball, and even being a honorary coach to the Syracuse University Orange Basketball Team for Coach Boeheim, and this list is only a partial list of the coaching support and community service provided by Jeffrey Boles; and June 19, 2019 11 WHEREAS, despite these lifelong achievements, they take a back seat to the personality and character always exhibited by Jeffrey Boles, from being reliable, dependable, positive, and inspirational to individuals and teams he touched, duly embodying the competitive spirit, good sportsmanship, and fairness that are necessary hallmarks of school and community sports, such that even Coach Heck, Coach Neubert, and Coach Dean considered Jeffrey Boles to be the most well-liked and respected Assistant Coach in the history of the Lansing Central School District; and WHEREAS, as a lifelong contributor of significant importance to the Town of Lansing, Jeffrey Boles is a person who made a difference and single-handedly improved our community. While this community gesture to provide an honorarium cannot re-pay the selfless and countless hours Jeffrey Boles devoted to the betterment of our community, including as a true leader thereof—none-the-less, be it forever hereafter known that the baseball field now known as Field A on the Town Hall Campus be and hereby is renamed The Jeffrey Boles Field The question of the adoption of such proposed Resolution was duly motioned by Supervisor Edward LaVigne, duly seconded by Councilperson Doug Dake, and put to a roll call vote with the following results: Councilperson Andra Benson – Aye Councilperson Katrina Binkewicz – Aye Councilperson Doug Dake – Aye Councilperson Joseph Wetmore – Aye Supervisor Edward LaVigne – Aye Accordingly, the foregoing Resolution was approved, carried, and duly adopted on June 19, 2019. DIRECTOR OF PLANNING REPORT – C.J. RANDALL Reviewed the following with the Town Board and the report was available as a handout. CORE PLANNING FUNCTIONS  Review and classification of development applications o Reviewed current Developer’s Agreement and 2019 Fee Schedule with Town Bookkeeper, Attorney, and Code Enforcement Officer o Began review of purpose, content, setup, approximately eight of the current Application documents currently utilized in the development review process with Code Clerk o Coordinated with Deputy County Clerk and Code Clerk to make previous Planning Board and Zoning Board of Appeals agendas, minutes, and submittals available through Laserfiche links on existing Town website  Data and GIS Services o Obtained data layers containing water, sewer, and drainage districts from Town Engineers o Obtained basic data layers (road centerline, tax parcels) from County Planning and NYS GIS Clearinghouse and CUGIR to start building preliminary data inventory  Conservation Advisory Council staff support o Sent emails soliciting applications from nine potential CAC members in mid-May o Received completed applications from seven potential members as of 6/12  Planning Board staff support June 19, 2019 12 o OSMICA by Spring Farm Trails, LLC - 59 Emmons Road – B&B /Event Center  Site Plan Review conducted 4/22 and 5/13; SEQRA Determination of Environmental Significance and Preliminary & Final Site Plan Approval was granted on 5/13 o Triphammer Commercial by S.E.E. Associates -- N Triphammer Rd between Franklyn Dr and Peruville Rd – 12,000 sf single-story mixed-occupancy  SEQRA Declaration of Lead Agency and Review of Site Plan conducted on 5/13 and 6/10  Zoning Board of Appeals staff support o 5’ minimum side yard setback area variance from Section 504, Schedule II at 30 Salmon Creek Road approved on 5/21  Agricultural Committee staff support o Corresponded with Ag Committee regarding Solar & Wind Local Law and upcoming webinar (6/17) on Designing Solar Land Use Laws that Protect Productive Farmland. Coordinating with Chair to schedule a meeting with Committee prior to their next scheduled meeting in October.  Interdepartmental Infrastructure Coordination o Coordination with County Planning and Town Parks & Recreation on Blueway Trails sign installation, in-person at Myers Park on 5/29 o Attended Big Six Sewer Districts meeting on 6/9 and subsequently assisted with background information for possible system -wide I&I (inflow and infiltration) Study o Began outlining process for Capital Improvement Plan  Attended meeting with Cornell Cooperative Extension and New York Power Authority Energy Manager regarding LED Streetlight conversion project on 5/2  Attended County Planning Advisory Board (PAB) meeting on 5/14 o Review of updates to the County’s Comprehensive Plan  Attended Cayuga Lake Watershed IO joint meeting with Tompkins County Water Resources Council to review draft Owasco Watershed Rules and Regulations on 5/20  Attended Economic Development Collaborative meeting on 5/23  Attended meeting with Cornell Cooperative Extension and HeatSmart Lansing representatives on 5/22  Attended ‘Lansing Takes the Lead on Energy’ public presentation on 5/29 LAND USE POLICY WORK PROGRAM  Land Use Ordinance Update o Planning Board subcommittee seeking to recommend changes to Town Board; sought clarification on scope of work at the 6/10 Planning Board meeting – recommendations forthcoming  Prepare amendments to Solar Energy Local Law o Transmitted revised draft Local Law to Planning Board, Town Attorney, Code Enforcement Officer, Agricultural Committee, Fire Department, and Highway Department for review in accordance with the proposed schedule of adoption o Reviewed revised draft Local Law with Planning Board on 6/10 o Consistent with proposed schedule of adoption, anticipate final draft to be delivered to the Town Board on 7/3  Environmental Protection Overlay Districts June 19, 2019 13 o Scope of work and schedule of adoption requested by Town Board to be presented on 6/19 C.J. also reported: Conservation Advisory Council  First scope of work – Natural Resources Inventory (inventory of maps for all natural areas) Solar and Wind Proposed Local Law  Received comments back from people she sent the draft to  Anticipating public information session towards the end of July  Town Board will receive full report Capital Improvement Plan  Working on scope of work for multi-year planning  Plan to meet with department heads to see what they want to spend money on long term and the best way to get those things done (grant funding or allocations) PLANNING CONSULTANT REPORT – MICHAEL LONG The following report was available as a handout.  NYSEDA - $5,000 Grant Award Approved– Pat is also getting Myers Park estimates for LED lighting improvements – additional NYSERDA grants funds may be available and potential other grants to match. May utilize solar power lights to reduce the impacts of electric system improvements required. Option to include in the proposed NYPA LED light project.  Grant Work Shops – Tompkins County Programs - must be logged into the Tompkins County grants web site program application. (Municipal and 501C3 designation required). o Community Events applications $500-$3,000 due Feb 28th with 50% match required – Tourism event to draw people from outside counties / overnight stays. – Lansing Celebrations Events applied. Project awarded Lansing Event Committee. o Parks Grant – Landscaping at Myers Park – $5,000 APPROVED – grants open March 5th. Can request funding for plant materials – local share labor, equipment, etc. Pat and Katrina have developed a planting plan and received price quotes. CJ and Pat to administer. o Tourism Capital Project - $25,000 /yr. max – assistance to develop a master plan to encourage overnight stays and increase bed tax. YOGA Farm is developing an application which is under consideration. o Housing Affordability Infrastructure Grant – Readiness recommend Traffic and storm water study at Cornerstone Phase 2 project – $10,000 was APPROVED for traffic study portion with 10% local match. Awaiting contract execution phase. CJ to administer. o Rural Beautification Grant – Cornell Cooperative Extension Project proposed for Myers Park campground area – $2,000 matching grant was APPROVED – Pat and Katrina developed the plan and cost estimates which includes local match of in-kind labor, equipment, mulch, etc. to complete the project anticipated. CJ and Pat to administer.  Appalachian Regional Council (ARC) – Grant Program June 19, 2019 14 o Attended a preliminary grant workshop – $150,000 - $200,000 (construction) max grant projects available with local services 50% matching grant with up to 25% in-kind services possible. o Detailed Grant application workshop – attended May 1 in Oneonta and discussed potential project applications. o Preliminary Application was submitted May 20, 2019 – NEW PROJECT SCOPE will focus on the Town Center concept to expanding job creation and economic business opportunities and request $200,000 construction grant to begin engineering and phased construction of drainage improvements and new sidewalks along NYS RT. 34 corridor – area defined within the “Complete Streets” area in the Comprehensive Plan – get points plus with Tompkins County collaboration. o Preliminary Budget will show $100,000 of Highway Dept. in-house labor / equipment and $100,000 cash contribution from the Town of Lansing. o T.G. Miller completed concept sketch for preliminary grant submittal. o ARC tour on June 14th with staff to record questions for the review panel – ED, CJ and I participated.  Town Center Streetscape concept – several meetings held on April 24, 2019 with Tompkins Co. Planning and Sustainability, Ed LaVigne, CJ Randall to discuss the “Incremental Development Alliance” team project to focus on 4 areas in Tompkins County to encourage additional development. The Lansing Town Center project was selected as a focus area due to the Milton Meadows project. There will be a series of 4 workshop meetings over the next several months. The NYS Rt. 34 corridor was chosen to encourage “Form Based Code” type of development that would strengthen the concepts developed with the adopted 2018 Comprehensive Plan.  New York State Consolidated Funding Application (CFA) grant round 2019. o Released Grants Gateway information May 1st – open process – DUE JULY 27, 2019. Will resubmit Myers Park directly under the “CFA - Parks Program”. o Attended the kick off May 6, 2019 grants information session at Watkins Glenn Racetrack Media Center and changes to the program areas. o Held meeting May 8, 2019 with NYS Finger Lakes Region Parks to review the 2018 Myers Park submittal and what changes may be needed if any (2018 scored well). o Working with CJ and Patrick on moving the Salmon Creek stabilization project into a different DEC grant category for 2019. o Possibly move the Myers Park light project portion into the proposed NYPA-LED street lighting project to reduce the overall project budget and split into separate grant requests. o Attended the May 6th CFA grant application workshop in Watkins Glen, NY. o Meeting May 8, 2019 with NYS Parks grant reviewer re; 2018 submission. o Had Beardsley Architects and Engineers update the Myers Park Master Plan budget estimates. Pat Tyrell to prioritize for the 2019 grant application. o Town Board will need to adopt CFA grant application resolutions at the July 17TH Town Board meeting. ENGINEER’S REPORT – DAVE HERRICK No report, but available for any questions. AGRICULTURE COMMITTEE REPORT – CONNIE WILCOX No meeting – no report. AMENDING FLOOD PLAIN LAW DISCUSSION No discussion regarding the flood plain. TOWN CLERK’S PRESENTATION OF NYS COMPTROLLER’S PERMISSION TO ESTABLISH CONSOLIDATED WATER DISTRICT EXTENSION NO. 3 June 19, 2019 15 Town Clerk, Deborah Munson, received the order from the NYS Comptroller giving the Town of Lansing permission to establish Consolidated Water District Extension Number 3. The order was filed in the Town Clerk’s Office on June 17, 2019. Per Town Law § 209-f(4) the Town Clerk is officially presenting this to the Town Board. RESOLUTION AND FINAL ORDER APPROVING CONSOLIDATED WATER DISTRICT EXTENSION No. 3 (Buck-Conlon-Wilson Roads) RESOLUTION 19-94 RESOLUTION AND FINAL ORDER APPROVING CONSOLIDATED WATER DISTRICT EXTENSION No. 3 (Buck-Conlon-Wilson Roads) The following Resolution was duly presented for consideration by the Town Board. WHEREAS, for well over a decade landowners residing along Buck, Wilson, and Conlon Roads have requested a public water supply through the Town of Lansing Consolidated Water District (“CWD”) (and Bolton Point, as the supplier of the CWD), and several prior feasibility studies and cost analyses have resulted in the project lacking either feasibility or neighborhood support, and since the 2016 drought, which caused many already weak ground wells to have even poorer yield or quality, and other wells to run dry, a formal petition was carried door-to-door and a canvass conducted to verify that sufficient landowner support existed prior to initiating an Article 12-A proceeding for establishing a water district extension (herein, Consolidated Water District Extension Number 3, or “CWDX3”), and a large majority of landowners supported extending the municipal water system and the creation of a new water district extension; and WHEREAS, as a result thereof the Town Board duly authorized the preparation of a formal Engineer’s Map, Plan and Report (the “MPR”) by resolution dated November 16, 2016 (R16-141) in order to consider the formation of a water benefit district and, if established, to ascertain the costs of design, construction, and financing of the said CWDX3, and such draft initial MPR was updated several times to reply to neighborhood requests and reduce construction costs, while also expanding the district boundary to include other parcels in need of water, including at the joint request of such landowners and their neighbors at a public information session held upon August 2, 2017, and the MPR was then further amended and updated and a final MPR dated May 3, 2018 was prepared, which MPR fulfilled the requirements of Article 12-A (including §§ 209-c and 209-d therein), and the Town Board found and determined that formation of CWDX3 was in the public interest; and WHEREAS, the Town Board duly issued an Order calling a Public Hearing upon CWDX3 (the “Order”), such Order meeting the requirements of Town Law and such public hearing upon the said final MPR and the public interest order was duly held on June 20, 2018 at Town Hall upon the question of adoption of this Public Interest Order and the environmental impact review under SEQRA; and WHEREAS, after such public hearing the Town Board did duly and conditionally approve the formation of the Extension and issue a negative declaration of environmental significance, and the Town did thereafter duly publish and post a notice of permissive referendum, and a qualifying petition calling a vote thereupon was duly filed and a special election held on September 26, 2018, with the qualified electors in the district approving the Public Interest Order and formation of the district; and WHEREAS, thereafter an application to the State Comptroller was duly prepared and filed, and by Order of the State Comptroller of New York dated June 10, 2019, the formation of this district was declared to be in the public interest and duly approved, which Order was duly received and filed by the Town Clerk, with due presentation to the Town Board by said Town Clerk at the next meeting held after said Comptroller’s Order was filed with said Town Clerk; and June 19, 2019 16 WHEREAS, no additional SEQRA review is necessary or required due to the passage of time, as (i) no significant changes in the property or project have occurred, and (ii) the Town finds that conducting SEQRA review as soon as is possible in relation to any project is consistent with the goals and requirements of SEQRA; and WHEREAS, upon due deliberation upon the forgoing, the Town Board of the Town of Lansing does duly resolve, determine, declare, and order as follows: 1. The establishment of the Extension be and is hereby approved, and the Extension shall be designated and known as Consolidated Water District No. 3, in the Town of Lansing, Tompkins County, situate wholly outside of any incorporated village or city, as shown in the MPR and as may be more particularly bounded and described as follows: All those tracts or parcels of land situate in the Town of Lansing, County of Tompkins, State of New York being bounded and described as follows: Beginning at a point in the centerline of Conlon Road opposite the southwest corner of tax map parcel 31.-5-1, said point being approximately 165 feet north of the centerline of NYS Route 34B; thence north along the centerline of Conlon Road to a point opposite the southeast corner of parcel 31.-3-11; thence west a distance of 127± feet; thence north a distance of 275± feet to the northwest corner of parcel 31.-3-10; thence west a distance of 205± feet; thence north a distance of 711± feet to the northeast corner of parcel 31.-3-1; thence north to a point in the south line of parcel 31.-1-6.11, said point being 325± feet west of the centerline of Conlon Road; thence west 99± feet to the southwest corner of parcel 31.-1- 6.11; thence north 470± feet to the northwest corner of said parcel; thence east 24± feet along the north line of said parcel to a point, said point being 325± feet west of the centerline of Conlon Road; thence north 1,323± feet to a point in the south line of parcel 31.-1-11.1, said point being 325± feet west of the centerline of Conlon Road, thence west 279± feet to the southwest corner of parcel 31.-1-11.1; thence a distance of 602± feet to the southeast corner of parcel 31.-1-20; thence west 2,518± feet to a point in the west line of parcel 31.-1-19, said point being the northwest corner of parcel 31.-1-5; thence south 1,059± feet to the southeast corner of parcel 31.-1-19; thence west 475+/- feet; thence north 1,072± feet to the northeast corner of parcel 31.-1-1.41; thence 225± feet west to the centerline of Buck Road; thence north 298± feet along the centerline of Buck Road to a point opposite the southwest corner of parcel 27.-1-36.3; thence west a distance of 325± feet along the north line of Wilson Road to a point; thence north 530± feet to a point in the south line of parcel 27.-1-41, said point being 325± feet from the centerline of Buck Road; thence west 175± feet; thence north 235± feet to the northwest corner of said parcel; thence east 527± feet to the centerline of Buck Road; thence north 25± feet along the centerline of Buck Road to a point opposite the southeast corner of 27.-1-27.1; thence west 802± feet to the southwest corner of parcel 27.-1-27.22; thence north 785± feet; thence east a distance of 466± feet to the southwest corner of parcel 27.-1-27.21; thence north 485± feet; thence east 1,228± feet to the centerline of Buck Road; thence northeasterly 56± feet along the centerline of Buck Road; thence north 25± feet; thence west 1,249± feet to the southwest corner of parcel 27.-1-14.1; thence 308± feet to the northwest corner of said parcel; thence east 1,110 feet; thence southeasterly 246± feet; thence 267± feet to the centerline of Buck Road; thence east along the centerline of Buck Road 90± feet; thence north 436± feet to the northwest corner of parcel 27.-1-26.8; thence east along the north line of said parcel to a point being 325± feet west of the centerline of Conlon Road; thence north 281± feet to a point opposite the southwest corner of parcel 27.-1-26.12; thence east 62± feet to the southwest corner of said parcel; thence north 1,338± feet to the northwest corner of parcel 27.-1-26.4; thence northwesterly 370± feet to the south line of parcel 27.-1-13; thence west 326± feet to the southwest corner of said parcel; thence north 230± feet to the northwest corner of said parcel; thence east 345± feet to the southwest corner of parcel 27.-1-12; thence north 117± feet to the northwest corner of said parcel; thence east 176± feet to the southwest corner of parcel 27.-1-11; thence north 251± feet to the northwest corner of said parcel; thence east 311± feet to the centerline of Conlon Road; thence north 85± feet along the centerline of Conlon Road to a point opposite the northwest corner of parcel 28.-1-2; thence east 229± feet to the northeast corner of said parcel; thence south 274± feet to the southeast corner of said parcel; thence southwesterly 233± feet to the centerline of Conlon Road; thence south 2,278± feet along the centerline of Conlon Road to a point opposite the northwest corner of parcel 28.-1-41; thence easterly 370± feet to the northwest corner of parcel 28.-1-43; thence a total distance of 298± feet along the north June 19, 2019 17 line of said parcel to the northwest corner of parcel 28.-1-42; thence easterly 160± feet to the northwest corner of parcel 28.-1-22; thence east 435± feet to the northeast corner of said parcel; thence north 172± feet to a point, said point being 325± feet from the centerline of Buck Road; thence east 215± feet to the east line of parcel 28-1-47; thence north 126± feet to the northwest corner of parcel 28.-1-17.5; thence east 234± feet to the northeast corner of said parcel; thence south and east along the east line of said parcel a total distance of 625± feet to the centerline of Buck Road; thence east along the centerline of Buck Road 25± feet to a point opposite the southwest corner of parcel 28.-1- 17.2; thence north and west along the west line of said parcel a total distance of 526± feet to the northwest corner of said parcel; thence 423± feet east to the northwest corner of parcel 28.-1-25.42; thence south 270± feet to the southeast corner of said parcel; thence easterly 57± feet to the northeast corner of parcel 28.-1-25.41; thence south 332± feet to the centerline of Buck Road; thence easterly along the centerline of Buck Road 79± feet to a point opposite the southwest corner of parcel 28.-1-25.222; thence north 347± feet to the northwest corner of 28.-1-25.5; thence east 552± feet to the northeast corner of said parcel; thence south 153± feet; thence east 101± feet to the east line of said parcel; thence north 136± feet to a point; thence east to a point in the east line of parcel 28.-1-25.23, said point being 325± feet from the centerline of Buck Road; thence continuing east to a point in the west line of parcel 28.-1-27.22, said point being 325± feet from the centerline of Buck Road; thence north 175± feet to the northwest corner of said parcel; thence east 365± feet to the northwest corner of parcel 28.-1-28.242; thence easterly 560± feet to the northeast corner of parcel 28.-1-28.212; thence south 452± feet to the centerline of Buck Road; thence east along the centerline of Buck Road 60± feet to a point opposite the southwest corner of parcel 28.-1-28.232; thence north 419± feet to the northwest corner of said parcel; thence east 322± feet to the northeast corner of parcel 28.-1-28.231; thence south 135± feet to the northwest corner of parcel 28.-1-28.4; thence east 645± feet to the west line of NYS Route 34 (Auburn Road); thence south along the west line of said highway 116± feet to a point; thence east to the northwest corner of parcel 29.-1-3.2; thence north 291 feet to the northwest corner of parcel 29.-1-37.621; thence east a total distance of 1,252± feet to the northeast corner of parcel 29.-1-37.9; thence continuing east to the west line of parcel 29.-1-3.4; thence south 220± feet to the northeast corner of parcel 29.-1-37.4; thence west a total distance of 356± feet to the northwest corner of parcel 29.-1-37.5; thence south 310± feet to the centerline of Buck Road; thence west a total distance of 1,532± feet to a point in the east line of NYS Route 34 (Auburn Road); thence continuing west along the centerline of Buckoad to a point opposite the northeast corner of parcel 28.-1-28.37; thence south along the west line of NYS Route 34 (Auburn Road) 2,134± feet to the centerline of Bower Road; thence west along the centerline of Bower Road a distance of 300± feet to a point; thence north to the southwest corner of parcel 28.-1-29.11, said corner being 311± feet west of the west line of NYS Route 34 (Auburn); thence north 100± feet; thence west a total distance of 1,312± feet to the southwest corner of parcel 28.-1-29.11; thence west 714± feet to the southwest corner of parcel 28.-1-19.22; thence continuing west 900± feet to the southwest corner of 29.-1- 25.211; thence west along the north line of Bower Road 46± feet to the southeast corner of parcel 28.-1-25.1; thence north along the east line of said parcel 307± feet; thence west along the north line of said parcel; thence south 326± feet along the west line of said parcel to the centerline of Bower Road; thence continuing south 325± feet to a point; thence west running parallel to the centerline of Bower Road and offset 325± feet to a point, said point being 325± feet east of the Conlon Road centerline; thence southerly running parallel to the centerline of Conlon Road and offset 325± feet a distance of 3,922± feet to a point in the north line of parcel 31.-1-6.3; thence east 670± feet to the northeast corner of said parcel; thence south 313± feet to the southeast corner of said parcel; thence west 311± feet to the southwest corner of said parcel; thence south 276± feet to the southeast corner of parcel 31.-1-8.3; thence west to a point in the south line of said parcel being 325± feet from the centerline of Conlon Road; thence south to a point in the north line of parcel 31.-5-4, said point being 325± feet from the centerline of Conlon Road; thence west 325± feet back to the point or place of beginning; all as more particularly shown upon a proposed CWDX3 boundary map contained within the MPR. Such land descriptions being also generally inclusive of all or a portion of the following Town of Lansing tax parcel numbers: 28.-1-28.37 4; 28.-1-41; 29.-1-3.2; 31.-1-21.2; 27.- 1-36.7; 28.-1-47; 28.-1-28.211; 27.-1-36.4; 27.-1-36.1; 29.-1-37.622; 27.-1-26.6; 31.-1- 20; 28.-1-17.42; 29.-1-37.624; 31.-1-6.3; 27.-1-39.2; 28.-1-48.2; 28.-1-17.41; 28.-1-31; 29.-1-37.7; 31.-1-8.2; 28.-1-20; 31.-1-6.22; 31.-1-6.11; 27.-1-36.; 27.-1-36.25; 28.-1- June 19, 2019 18 28.241; 31.-3-11; 28.-1-27.3; 28.-1-17.43; 28.-1-36; 27.-1-34; 31.-1-10; 28.-1-25.41; 28.- 1-25.42; 28.-1-17.1; 28.-1-17.5; 28.-1-28.32; 27.-1-13; 27.-1-26.8; 29.-1- 37.625; 31.-4-1; 28.-1-48.1; 28.-1-27.1; 29.-1-37.9 ; 29.-1-37.623; 28.-1-28.36; 32.-1-22.1 ; 27.-1-41; 28.- 1-33; 31.-1-19 ; 28.-1-42; 28.-1-25.212; 27.-1-26.4; 28.-1-28.232; 28.-1-17.2 ; 27.-1- 36.22; 27.-1-26.3; 27.-1-36.9; 29.-1-37.; 28.-1-28.4; 28.-1-34.2; 28.-1-28.212; 31.-1-23.2; 27.-1-27.24; 30.-1-24.2; 27.-1-27.22; 27.-1-27.25; 28.-1-25.5; 28.-1-27.22; 31.-3-10; 27.- 1-36.21; 27.-1-36.2; 28.-1-49; 28.-1-29.11; 27.-1-27.21; 27.-1-40 ; 28.-1-25.23; 27.-1- 36.5; 27.-1-26.10; 27.-1-11; 28.-1-25.222; 28.-1-25.3; 27.-1-27.23; 28.-1-28.34; 31.-1- 21.1; 28.-1-28.; 28.-1-28.31; 28.-1-23; 31.-1-8.3; 27.-1-27.1; 27.-1-14.1; 28.-1-35; 27.-1- 26.9; 27.-1-39.1; 28.-1-25.211; 27.-1-26.2; 27.-1-26.; 28.-1-28.231; 28.-1-43; 27.-1- 26.112; 27.-1-26.111 ; 31.-1-11.1; 31.-1-11.22; 31.-1-11.; 31.-1-11.21; 29.-1-37.61; 28.- 1-28.33; 31.-1-23.1; 28.-1-2; 27.-1-12; 28.-1-25.43; 31.-1-1.6; 27.-1-35; 28.-1-32; 27.-1- 36.6; 31.-1-16.2; 28.-1-22; 27.-1-26.1; 28.-1-39; 31.-5-1; 31.-1-22; 28.-1-28.322; 27.-1- 26.12; 29.-1-37.8; 28.-1-25.213; 27.-1-36.24; 28.-1-38; 29.-1-37.621; 28.-1-25.221; and 28.-1-28.242. The assessment maps and property descriptions therefor as are on file with the Tompkins County Clerk’s Office and Tompkins County Assessment Department are further and expressly incorporated herein.” 2. The Extension and water system hereinabove referred to shall be constructed as set forth in the said Order calling a public hearing, at a cost not to exceed $2,641,400, which is planned to be financed by the issuance of serial bonds of the Town and the assessment, levy and collection of special assessments upon the several lots and parcels of land within the District, which the Town Board determines and specifies are especially benefited thereby, so much upon and from each as shall be in just proportion to the amount of benefit conferred upon the same, to pay the principal of and interest on said bonds and the operation and maintenance costs of such Extension. 3. In accord with Town Law §§ 209-f and 209-g, and within 10 days of the adoption of this Final Order, the Town Clerk shall: (i) file with the Tompkins County Clerk a certified copy of this Resolution; and (ii) file a certified copy of this Resolution in duplicate with the NYS Department of Audit and Control, Albany, New York. 4. The Town Clerk shall also deliver a certified copy of this Resolution and a copy of the Tompkins County Clerk’s Filing Receipt to the Town’s Bond Counsel promptly after such filing with the County Clerk. The question of the adoption of such proposed Resolution was duly motioned by Councilperson Andra Benson, duly seconded by Councilperson Katrina Binkewicz, and put to a roll call vote with the following results: Councilperson Andra Benson – Aye Councilperson Katrina Binkewicz – Aye Councilperson Doug Dake – Aye Councilperson Joseph Wetmore – Aye Supervisor Edward LaVigne – Aye Accordingly, the foregoing Resolution was approved, carried, and duly adopted on June 19, 2019, as further signified by the signatures of the Town Board below. ________________________________________ Councilperson Andra Benson ________________________________________ Councilperson Katrina Binkewicz ________________________________________ Councilperson Doug Dake ________________________________________ Councilperson Joseph Wetmore June 19, 2019 19 ________________________________________ Supervisor Edward LaVigne RESOLUTION UPDATING EMPLOYEE BRANDON GAVITT’S POSITION AND JOB CLASSIFICATIONS DUE TO FULFILLING OBLIGATIONS AND OBTAINING CDL RESOLUTION 19-95 RESOLUTION UPDATING EMPLOYEE BRANDON GAVITT’S POSITION AND JOB CLASSIFICATIONS DUE TO FULFILLING OBLIGATIONS AND OBTAINING CDL The following Resolution was duly presented for consideration by the Town Board: WHEREAS, Brandon Gavitt was hired as a laborer and has now passed his CDL test such that he qualifies for and, as planned, will be promoted into the MEO position; and WHEREAS, upon due deliberation thereupon, the Town Board of the Town of Lansing has thus RESOLVED, that effective June 3, 2019, Brandon Gavitt be classified as a MEO, Grade C, Step 5, with an hourly wage to be set at $22.60 per hour, such promotion and position to be probationary for the customary 26-week period. RESOLVED, that the appropriate Town officer be and hereby is authorized to make such changes to the Towns’ employment and civil service rosters, to file the required Civil Service forms to effect such changes per this Resolution, and to file Form 428s, if required. The question of adoption of such proposed Resolution was duly motioned by Councilperson Joseph Wetmore, duly seconded by Councilperson Doug Dake, and put to a roll call vote with the following results: Councilperson Andra Benson – Aye Councilperson Katrina Binkewicz – Aye Councilperson Doug Dake – Aye Councilperson Joseph Wetmore – Aye Supervisor Edward LaVigne – Aye Accordingly, the foregoing Resolution was approved, carried, and duly adopted on June 19, 2019. RESOLUTION HIRING and PAY RATE INCREASE PART TIME SEASONAL LABORERS FOR PARKS & RECREATION FOR THE TOWN OF LANSING RESOLUTION 19-96 RESOLUTION HIRING and PAY RATE INCREASE PART TIME SEASONAL LABORERS FOR PARKS & RECREATION FOR THE TOWN OF LANSING The following Resolution was duly presented for consideration by the Town Board: WHEREAS, there is a need for Part Time Seasonal Laborer positions at the Town of Lansing, and WHEREAS, said positions have been classified and deemed as a Civil Service Laborer position by the Tompkins County Department of Personnel; and WHEREAS, Emily Hornibrook, Ellen Miller, Frank Tibke and Tyler Todd have been identified as qualified Laborer candidates; and June 19, 2019 20 WHEREAS, the Town of Lansing Supervisor has recommended that the above positions be filled at the Town of Lansing; and WHEREAS, upon a review and discussion of the matter, the Town Board of the Town of Lansing has hereby: RESOLVED, that Tyler Todd is hereby approved a pay rate increase as a Part Time Seasonal Laborer at a rate of $12.00 per hour effective June 17, 2019; and it is further RESOLVED, that Emily Hornibrook is hereby approved to be employed as Part Time Seasonal Laborer at a rate of $11.10 per hour effective May 24, 2019; and it is further RESOLVED, that Ellen Miller and Frank Tibke are hereby approved to be employed as Part Time Seasonal Laborers at a rate of $11.10 per hour effective May 30, 2019; and it is further RESOLVED, that the appropriate Town officer be and hereby is authorized to make such changes to the Towns’ employment and civil service rosters, to file the required Civil Service forms to effect such changes per this Resolution, and to file Form 428s, if required. The question of the adoption of such proposed Resolution was duly motioned by Councilperson Katrina Binkewicz, duly seconded by Councilperson Andra Benson, and put to a roll call vote with the following results: Councilperson Andra Benson – Aye Councilperson Katrina Binkewicz – Aye Councilperson Doug Dake – Aye Councilperson Joseph Wetmore – Aye Supervisor Edward LaVigne – Aye Accordingly, the foregoing Resolution was approved, carried, and duly adopted on June 19, 2019. RESOLUTION HIRING PART TIME SEASONAL EMPLOYEES FOR PARKS & RECREATION FOR THE TOWN OF LANSING RESOLUTION 19-97 RESOLUTION HIRING PART TIME SEASONAL EMPLOYEES FOR PARKS & RECREATION FOR THE TOWN OF LANSING The following Resolution was duly presented for consideration by the Town Board: WHEREAS, there is a need for Lifeguard and Recreation Assistant positions at the Town of Lansing; and WHEREAS, said positions have been classified and deemed as a Civil Service Laborer, Lifeguard and Recreation Assistant, positions by the Tompkins County Department of Personnel; and WHEREAS, Ethan Burt, Aidan Hulsebosch, Carlyn Matheny, Meghan Matheny, Rochelle Matheny, Trey McDonald, Mackenzie Stark and Krista Taylor have been identified as qualified Lifeguard candidates; and WHEREAS, Daniel Cheatham, Lauren Fish, Emily Gallagher, Alex Giroux, Avery Hollister, Maura McCartney, Ellen Miller, Sean O’Callaghan and Emily Quigley have been identified as qualified Recreation Assistant candidates; and WHEREAS, the Town of Lansing Supervisor has recommended that all of the above positions be filled at the Town of Lansing; and WHEREAS, upon a review and discussion of the matter, the Town Board of the Town of Lansing has hereby: June 19, 2019 21 RESOLVED, that effective June 24, 2019, Mackenzie Stark will be paid at a rate of $11.10 per hour, Ethan Burt, Aidan Hulsebosch, and Trey McDonald at a rate of $11.50 per hour, Krista Taylor at rate of $12.00 per hour, Carlyn Matheny and Rochelle Matheny at rate of $12.50 per hour, and Meghan Matheny at a rate of $13.50 per hour, be and hereby are approved to be employed as Lifeguards, in the Town of Lansing; and it is further RESOLVED, that effective June 24, 2019, Alex Giroux, Avery Hollister and Ellen Miller, Sean O’Callaghan will be paid at a rate of $11.10 per hour, Lauren Fish, Emily Gallagher, and Emily Quigley at rate of $11.50 per hour, Maura McCartney at rate of $13.00 per hour, and Daniel Cheatham at rate of $16.00 per hour, be and hereby are approved to be employed as Recreation Assistants, in the Town of Lansing; and it is further RESOLVED, that the appropriate Town officer be and hereby is authorized to make such changes to the Towns’ employment and civil service rosters, to file the required Civil Service forms to effect such changes per this Resolution, and to file Form 428s, if required. The question of the adoption of such proposed Resolution was duly motioned by Councilperson Joseph Wetmore, duly seconded by Councilperson Andra Benson, and put to a roll call vote with the following results: Councilperson Andra Benson – Aye Councilperson Katrina Binkewicz – Aye Councilperson Doug Dake – Aye Councilperson Joseph Wetmore – Aye Supervisor Edward LaVigne – Aye Accordingly, the foregoing Resolution was approved, carried, and duly adopted on June 19, 2019. RESOLUTION APPOINTING MEMBERS TO THE TOWN OF LANSING CONSERVATION ADVISORY COUNCIL RESOLUTION 19-98 RESOLUTION APPOINTING MEMBERS TO THE TOWN OF LANSING CONSERVATION ADVISORY COUNCIL The following Resolution was duly presented for consideration by the Town Board: WHEREAS, in November of 2017, and as is set forth in the updated 2018 Comprehensive Plan, the Town approved creating a Conservation Advisory Committee to perform certain functions for the Town and to act in an advisory capacity under General Municipal Law § 239-x; and WHEREAS, on January 16, 2019, the Town Board of the Town of Lansing adopted Resolution 19-49 creating the Conservation Advisory Council (hereinafter termed “Council” or “CAC”) under authority granted to the Town by General Municipal Law Section 239-x; and WHEREAS, the Town Board on May 15, 2019 directed the Director of Planning to set about advertising for appointments; and WHEREAS, the Director of Planning sent a fillable application and fact sheet on the duties of CAC to nine potential applicants on May 17, 2019; announced the availability of CAC positions at two separate Planning Board meetings in May and June, respectively; and, prepared an article seeking applicants for CAC membership in the Town’s May 2019 Newsletter; and WHEREAS, seven (7) completed applications were received by the posted deadline of June 12, 2019; and June 19, 2019 22 WHEREAS, this resolution shall determine the initial number of committee members and appointments and terms for such seats and initial appointees, with all terms ending on December 31, regardless of when in the calendar year the appointment is actually made; and WHEREAS, the following applicants, in the judgment of the Town Board, are qualified to serve on the CAC and are appointed to terms of membership of one and two years, subject to reappointment, and the Town Board of the Town of Lansing has hereby: RESOLVED, that Resolution #19-49, adopted January 16, 2019, be amended to change the Council membership of 5 to 7 members to 9 members; and it is further RESOLVED, that Andra Benson be appointed to the Conservation Advisory Council, representing the Town Board, with a term to expire December 31, 2020; and it is further RESOLVED, that Robyn Bailey be appointed to the Conservation Advisory Council with a term to expire December 31, 2020; and it is further RESOLVED, that Tom Butler be appointed to the Conservation Advisory Council, representing the Town of Lansing Planning Board, with a term to expire December 31, 2020; and it is further RESOLVED, that Karen Edelstein be appointed to the Conservation Advisory Council with a term to expire December 31, 2020; and it is further RESOLVED, that John Fleming be appointed to the Conservation Advisory Council with a term to expire December 31, 2021; and it is further RESOLVED, that Carrie Koplinka-Loehr be appointed to the Conservation Advisory Council with a term to expire December 31, 2021; and it is further RESOLVED, that Todd Walter be appointed to the Conservation Advisory Council with a term to expire December 31, 2021; and it is further RESOLVED, that David Wolfe be appointed to the Conservation Advisory Council with a term to expire December 31, 2021; and it is further RESOLVED, that John Greenly be appointed to the Conservation Advisory Council with a term to expire December 31, 2021. The question of the adoption of such proposed Resolution was duly motioned by Councilperson Joseph Wetmore, duly seconded by Councilperson Doug Dake, and put to a roll call vote with the following results: Councilperson Andra Benson – Aye Councilperson Katrina Binkewicz – Aye Councilperson Doug Dake – Aye Councilperson Joseph Wetmore – Aye Supervisor Edward LaVigne – Aye Accordingly, the foregoing Resolution was approved, carried, and duly adopted on June 19, 2019. RESOLUTION APPROVING AND ADOPTING UPDATED TOWN OF LANSING PROCUREMENT POLICY RESOLUTION 19-99 RESOLUTION APPROVING AND ADOPTING UPDATED TOWN OF LANSING PROCUREMENT POLICY The following Resolution was duly presented for consideration by the Town Board: June 19, 2019 23 WHEREAS, since the procurement update in early 2018, practical experience and a need for efficiency have combined with more availability of products and services on piggybacking and bid lists approved for use in NYS, and with fewer responsive bidders, particularly for smaller dollar amount purchases, in a considered and discussed need to update the Town Procurement policy by changing the purchasing and bid thresholds for purchasing and services when below the mandatory public bidding thresholds, such as those found for statewide use at General Municipal Law § 103; and WHEREAS, other minor changes have been made regarding documentation for verbal quotes (per auditor recommendations) and piggybacking rules (to update the name of a provider, and prohibit use of that provider when it uses best value bidding); and WHEREAS, and upon a review thereof, and confirmation as to compliance General Municipal Law § 103, the Town Board of the Town of Lansing has hereby RESOLVED, that the updated Procurement Policy as presented to the Town Board at this meeting be and hereby is approved and adopted as the official procurement policy of the Town of Lansing, and all employees and public officers shall immediately begin using such updated policy as of this date. The question of the adoption of such proposed Resolution was duly motioned by Councilperson Andra Benson, duly seconded by Councilperson Joseph Wetmore, and put to a roll call vote with the following results: Councilperson Andra Benson – Aye Councilperson Katrina Binkewicz – Aye Councilperson Doug Dake – Aye Councilperson Joseph Wetmore – Aye Supervisor Edward LaVigne – Aye Accordingly, the foregoing Resolution was approved, carried, and duly adopted on June 19, 2019. RESOLUTION APPROVING PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT PURCHASE OF MAINTENANCE EQUIPMENT AND SALT POINT MATERIALS RESOLUTION 19-100 RESOLUTION APPROVING PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT PURCHASE OF MAINTENANCE EQUIPMENT AND SALT POINT MATERIALS The following Resolution was duly presented for consideration by the Town Board: WHEREAS, the Town of Lansing has long had capital management and equipment replacement plans for its various parks, and the main park campuses often have needs that arise due to successful changes and projects; and WHEREAS, the Friends of Salt Point was recently awarded $4,350 grant from the Community Foundation of Tompkins County for its proposal “Native Plants at Salt Point: Restoring a Diverse Ecology,” and will be removing invasive plantings and adding native trees and shrubs in six plots around Salt Point; and WHEREAS, such action is consistent and in furtherance of the master planning and agreements between the DEC and Town regarding management of such lands, and the overall budget for such work is estimated at $13,850, most of which will be covered by the grant and in-kind donations of labor and services from NYSEG and Cayuga Bird Club; and WHEREAS, the Parks & Recreation Department is requesting authority to purchase equipment that can help with such project, and with town lands and parks generally, and the Town Board hereby finds that assisting with the restoration of Salt Point by providing direct assistance for plant materials and needed fencing, as well as authorizing general June 19, 2019 24 equipment purchases as will further achieve the long-term goals identified for both Salt Point and Myers Park is in the public interest; and WHEREAS, upon deliberation upon the foregoing, the Town Board of the Town of Lansing has hereby RESOLVED as follows: 1. The Parks Department and Patrick Tyrell be and hereby are authorized to purchase a water trailer with pump, with an estimated cost of $3,500, and up to $4,000 is hereby approved and allocated for such purchase. 2. The Parks Department and Patrick Tyrell be and hereby are authorized to purchase a Brush Cutter, with an estimated cost of $1,800, and up to $2,000 is hereby approved and allocated for such purchase. 3. The Parks Department and Patrick Tyrell be and hereby are authorized to purchase native plants, fencing, and related materials needed to successfully implement the grant and goals at Salt Point, particularly in respect to the restoration areas marked as Plots A through Plot F, with an estimated cost of $1,200, and up to $1,500 is hereby approved and allocated for such purchase. Coordination with the Friends of Salt Point upon this project is recommended. 4. Each of these purchases shall be made in accord with General Municipal Law § 103 and the Town’s Procurement Policy in effect as of the date of purchase, and at all times reasonable efforts shall be undertaken to achieve the overall best value and lowest price for any goods, equipment, and materials obtained. The question of the adoption of such proposed Resolution was duly motioned by Councilperson Joseph Wetmore, duly seconded by Councilperson Katrina Binkewicz, and put to a roll call vote with the following results: Councilperson Andra Benson – Aye Councilperson Katrina Binkewicz – Aye Councilperson Doug Dake – Aye Councilperson Joseph Wetmore – Aye Supervisor Edward LaVigne – Aye Accordingly, the foregoing Resolution was approved, carried, and duly adopted on June 19, 2019. Supervisor, Ed LaVigne, mentioned there are multiple uses for this equipment, not just at Salt Point. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PURCHASE OF TOWN CENTER LANDS AT 104 AUBURN ROAD Discussion regarding the current businesses that are on this parcel and the leases with them. Town Counsel, Guy Krogh, stated the ice cream facility lease could be turned into a franchise agreement like we do with the concessions center at Myers Park. RESOLUTION 19-101 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PURCHASE OF TOWN CENTER LANDS AT 104 AUBURN ROAD The following Resolution was duly presented for consideration by the Town Board: WHEREAS, after two prior attempts to purchase the former highway barn lands at 104 Auburn Road, in order to consolidate the same with the overall Town Center and assure town ownership of a vital section of the Town Center Trail, an offer was made upon negotiated terms to the owner thereof, SKR Land, LLC; and WHEREAS, the Town Center Advisory Committee (the “Committee”) examined initial requests and town center plans, and had previously reviewed and recommended the acquisition of these lands for town center use or development; and June 19, 2019 25 WHEREAS, a contract and terms of sale have been developed and are undergoing final review, and upon due deliberation upon the foregoing by the Town Board of the Town of Lansing, it was duly RESOLVED, that the purchase agreement for 104 Auburn Road in the sum of $205,000 be and hereby is approved, with the final form of the agreement to be reviewed and approved by counsel for the Town, and upon such approval the Town Supervisor be and hereby is authorized to execute the same by, for, on behalf of, and in the name of the Town of Lansing, as well as to do all other things as efficiently close upon such transaction, including signing of deeds, filing documents, and other documents for such acquisition. The question of the adoption of such proposed Resolution was duly motioned by Councilperson Doug Dake, duly seconded by Supervisor Edward LaVigne, and put to a roll call vote with the following results: Councilperson Andra Benson – Aye Councilperson Katrina Binkewicz – Aye Councilperson Doug Dake – Aye Councilperson Joseph Wetmore – Aye Supervisor Edward LaVigne – Aye Accordingly, the foregoing Resolution was approved, carried, and duly adopted on June 19, 2019. RESOLUTION APPROVING AND ADOPTING UPDATES TO EMPLOYEE HANDBOOK, §§ 501 AND 502 FOR LANSING HIGHWAY EMPLOYEES RESOLUTION 19-102 RESOLUTION APPROVING AND ADOPTING UPDATES TO EMPLOYEE HANDBOOK, §§ 501 AND 502 FOR LANSING HIGHWAY EMPLOYEES The following Resolution was duly presented for consideration by the Town Board: WHEREAS, as amended in 2016, Employee Handbook § 501 covered work day hours and § 502 covered Meal and Rest Breaks for all employees, with special rules for LHA (Lansing Highway Association) employees, including as their rules are potentially covered by a collective bargaining agreement (“CBA”) that can vary general town-wide rules; and WHEREAS, the Highway Superintendent has made certain recommendations, in part supported by the facts in the field, and the fact that highway workers are different from most other town employees in matters and work schedules, even unrelated to the CBA, such as being unable to take regular 30-minute unpaid lunches as construction and delivery schedules and plowing are just not that predictable or readily subject to schedules, such that all LHA employees only enjoy working lunches; and WHEREAS, the regular hours of work vary seasonally for LHA workers, and § 501 is sought to be updated to reflect these changes and, similarly, the hours of work for LHA workers is considerably different than other Town employees, including due to having summer hours, early call-in, and providing emergency services; and WHEREAS, the Town is aware that certain labor and standards laws make a provision mandating an unpaid lunch problematic if it cannot be observed, such that the policy will be herein amended at the request of the Highway Superintendent, and upon deliberation thereupon, the Town Board of the Town of Lansing has resolved as follows: 1. Section 501 of the Employee Handbook, entitled “Departmental Hours”, is amended by replacing the last paragraph addressing LHA employees with the following paragraph: LHA Employees – The work schedules and hours of work of LHA employees shall be generally between the hours of 6:00 am to 2:00 pm for 5-day workweeks and 6:00 am to 4:00 pm for 4-day work weeks. Generally, 4-day versus 5-day work weeks are June 19, 2019 26 set seasonally for winter hours and summer hours, respectively, and start and stop at the discretion of the Highway Superintendent. However, the Highway Superintendent may set 4- or 5-day work weeks based on workloads and departmental needs and is not restricted only to seasonal changes. In addition, while the 5-day workweek is generally defined as Monday through Friday for 8 consecutive hours generally from 6:00 am to 2:00 pm, and the 4-day workweek is generally defined as Monday through Thursday for 10 consecutive hours from 6:00 am to 4:00 pm, the Highway Superintendent may at his/her discretion employ staggered shifts and early call-ins, but shall endeavor to fairly distribute such shifts and call-ins. 2. Section 502 of the Employee Handbook entitled, “Meal and Rest Breaks”, is amended by replacing the third paragraph addressing LHA employees with the following paragraph: LHA Employees – LHA employees shall be entitled to one paid 15-minute break during each workday, and one 30-minute paid lunch each workday, each at times reasonably approved by the Highway Superintendent or his/her designee. 3. These provisions shall take effect when approved by LHA by written and signed consents filed with the Town Clerk, and if and once approved they shall supersede the provisions in the CBA (Article 10) covering these matters, to the extent the CBA is or remains in effect. The question of the adoption of such proposed Resolution was duly motioned by Councilperson Andra Benson, duly seconded by Councilperson Joseph Wetmore, and put to a roll call vote with the following results: Councilperson Andra Benson – Aye Councilperson Katrina Binkewicz – Aye Councilperson Doug Dake – Aye Councilperson Joseph Wetmore – Aye Supervisor Edward LaVigne – Aye Accordingly, the foregoing Resolution was approved, carried, and duly adopted on June 19, 2019. RESOLUTION ENDORSING PRE-APPLICATION OF AUBURN RIDGE PROPERTIES LLC TO TOMPKINS COUNTY INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AGENCY LANSING TOWN CENTER INCENTIVE ZONE PROGRAM In order for the owner to apply with the Industrial Development Agency (IDA) for a Payment In Lieu of Taxes (PILOT), their application must include a resolution from the Town recommending the project. This gives the applicant the ability to proceed with the application process with the IDA. This property is the old Egan’s Grocery Store building. RESOLUTION 19-103 RESOLUTION ENDORSING PRE-APPLICATION OF AUBURN RIDGE PROPERTIES LLC TO TOMPKINS COUNTY INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AGENCY LANSING TOWN CENTER INCENTIVE ZONE PROGRAM The following Resolution was duly presented for consideration by the Town Board: WHEREAS, the Tompkins County Industrial Development Agency (“TCIDA”) Lansing Town Center Incentive Zone Program was endorsed and approved by Lansing Town Board Resolution 11-87 on May 18, 2011 and adopted by TCIDA on October 21, 2011; and WHEREAS, Auburn Ridge Properties LLC has prepared a Pre-Application to the Lansing Town Center Incentive Zone Program to assist a proposed project to redevelop June 19, 2019 27 the property at 2073 East Shore Drive (tax parcel number 37.1-2-3) in the Town of Lansing; and WHEREAS, Auburn Ridge Properties LLC intends to make goods and services not readily accessible to residents of the Lansing Community including salon suite rentals, tanning salon, laundromat, and gym; and WHEREAS, Auburn Ridge Properties LLC project will encourage neighborhood- oriented retail development in an existing commercial area, allow for the redevelopment of an underutilized property to improve the visual condition of the area, including the appearance and functioning of the parking lot; and WHEREAS, the project is projected to create approximately 7 full-time equivalent jobs; therefore be it RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Lansing hereby endorses the Pre- Application to the Tompkins County Industrial Development Agency for the proposed Auburn Ridge Properties LLC project at 2073 East Shore Drive, Lansing, New York for assistance by the Tompkins County Industrial Development Agency. The question of the adoption of such proposed Resolution was duly motioned by Supervisor Edward LaVigne, duly seconded by Councilperson Joseph Wetmore, and put to a roll call vote with the following results: Councilperson Andra Benson – Aye Councilperson Katrina Binkewicz – Aye Councilperson Doug Dake – Aye Councilperson Joseph Wetmore – Aye Supervisor Edward LaVigne – Aye Accordingly, the foregoing Resolution was approved, carried, and duly adopted on June 19, 2019. RESOLUTION APPROVING CAYUGA LAKE BLUEWAY TRAIL MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH TOMPKINS COUNTY RESOLUTION 19-104 RESOLUTION APPROVING CAYUGA LAKE BLUEWAY TRAIL MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH TOMPKINS COUNTY The following Resolution was duly presented for consideration by the Town Board: WHEREAS, in 2016, the Town hired Beardsley Architects and Engineers to assist with the preparation of the Myers Park Master Plan and Capital Plan Budget (the “Park Master Plan”), which were adopted and approved by the Town Board by Resolution 17-105 (July 19, 2017) and amended by Resolution 18-111(July 18, 2018), updated pursuant to documents prepared by Beardsley Architects and Engineers dated June 25, 2018; and WHEREAS, Tompkins County successfully submitted a Local Waterfront Revitalization Program (LWRP) grant from the New York State Department of State through the 2015 CFA process to implement the Cayuga Lake Blueway Trail Plan, the objective of which is to solidify Cayuga Lake as a prime paddling destination in the northeast; and WHEREAS, implementation of the plan will focus on creating a safe environment for people who use non-motorized paddle craft (kayaks, canoes, standup paddleboards) to access local business, recreation areas and to enjoy the beauty of the Finger Lakes region by providing information and signage about the water trail as well as more and enhanced access points for launching and docking paddle craft; and WHEREAS, the plan identifies priority sites to develop in the short term as launch sites or “trailheads” on the Blueway Trail throughout Tompkins, Seneca, and Cayuga Counties, one of which is Site E14: Lansing Town Park in the Town of Lansing (Myers Point Park); and June 19, 2019 28 WHEREAS, the Town of Lansing is interested in supporting this grant so as to enhance the Town and region’s draw as a paddling destination and to enhance water-based recreation opportunities for local residents; and WHEREAS, the Tompkins County Planning & Sustainability Department, in collaboration with local, regional and state partners, was awarded grant funds to implement the following improvements: Marketing: including a logo, sign design and visual identity for the new water trail; Trailhead Signage: water facing and land-facing identification signage, along with an interpretive kiosk showing maps, itineraries, paddling information, local business information and interpretive information at Myers Point Park, and Physical Improvements including an Aquatic Invasive Disposal Station at Myers Point Park; and WHEREAS, the Code Enforcement Officer classified and reasonably determined that the aforementioned signs are Tourist-oriented Signs and directional and informational Signs and Exempt under Article IV of the Town of Lansing Sign Local Law 1 of 2014; and WHEREAS, the proposed Agreement with Tompkins County furthers the goals of the Myers Park Master Plan and was reviewed by the Town Attorney on April 17, 2019 and the Parks and Recreation Supervisor on May 31, 2019; and therefore be it RESOLVED, that the Town of Lansing Town Board authorizes the Town Supervisor to execute Agreement ‘Plan-2019-13-8027-CLBWT-TOL’ with Tompkins County. The question of the adoption of such proposed Resolution was duly motioned by Councilperson Doug Dake, duly seconded by Supervisor Edward LaVigne, and put to a roll call vote with the following results: Councilperson Andra Benson – Aye Councilperson Katrina Binkewicz – Aye Councilperson Doug Dake – Aye Councilperson Joseph Wetmore – Aye Supervisor Edward LaVigne – Aye Accordingly, the foregoing Resolution was approved, carried, and duly adopted on June 19, 2019. APPROVE AUDIT and BUDGET MODIFICATIONS AND SUPERVISOR’S REPORT RESOLUTION 19-105 The Supervisor submitted his monthly report for the month of May 2019, to all Board Members and to the Town Clerk. The Supervisor’s Report was reviewed by Councilperson Joseph Wetmore. The bills were reviewed by Councilperson Joseph Wetmore, Councilperson Doug Dake, and Supervisor Edward LaVigne. Councilperson Joseph Wetmore, moved that the Supervisor’s Report be approved as submitted and the Bookkeeper is hereby authorized to pay the following bills and to make the following budget modifications. CONSOLIDATED ABSTRACT # 006 DATED 6/19/2019 AUDITED VOUCHER #’s 434 - 553 PREPAY VOUCHER #’s 434 - 440 AUDITED T & A VOUCHER #’s 36 – 45 PREPAY T & A VOUCHER #’s 36 – 40 June 19, 2019 29 FUND TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS GENERAL FUND (A&B) $ 219,780.04 HIGHWAY FUND (DA&DB) $ 215,774.23 LANSING LIGHTING (SL1, 2 &3) $ 1,471.80 LANSING WATER DISTRICTS (SW) $ 39,446.14 TRUST & AGENCY (TA) $ 58,866.56 WARREN ROAD SEWER DISTRICTS (SS1-) $ 2,776.37 CHERRY ROAD SEWER DISTRICT (SS3-) $ 0.00 DRAINAGE DISTRICTS (SDD1,2,4,5,6,7,8) $ 294.00 DRAKE RD – CWD#4 (HA) $ 0.00 BUDGET MODIFICATIONS GENERAL FUND A 6/19/2019 Board Meeting FROM TO FOR AMOUNT A599 A1440.406 From Fund Balance to Engineering - Misc Water Districts $ 2,000.00 Additional Funds needed A599 A1610.200 From Fund Balance to Technology Equipment $ 2,000.00 Additional Funds needed A599 A7020.200 From Fund Balance to Parks & Rec Equipment $ 160.00 Additional Funds needed A599 A7560.400 From Fund Balance to Other Performing Arts $ 500.00 Music in the Park - Additional Funds needed A1610.200 A1110.200 From Technology Equipment to Justices Equipment $ 1,185.00 As per Board decision 6/19/19 GENERAL FUND B 6/19/2019 Board Meeting FROM TO FOR AMOUNT B599 B8020.200 From Fund Balance to Planning Equipment $ 700.00 Desk for Planner Councilperson Doug Dake, seconded the motion and it was carried by the following roll call vote: Councilperson Andra Benson – Aye Councilperson Katrina Binkewicz – Aye Councilperson Doug Dake – Aye Councilperson Joseph Wetmore – Aye Supervisor Edward LaVigne – Aye Accordingly, the foregoing Resolution was approved, carried and duly adopted on June 19, 2019. MOTION TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY SITUATION AT 25 SPERRY LANE, LANSING, NY AND AUTHORIZES THE TOWN CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER TO EXPEDITIOUSLY REMOVE THE BUILDING AND REMEDY June 19, 2019 30 THE DANGER, BASED UPON THE INVESTIGATION, REPORTS, AND ANALYSIS OF THE TOWN CODE ENFORECEMENT OFFICER. Director of Planning, C.J. Randall, and Town Counsel, Guy Krogh, stated the following:  A defective conditions notice was issued for the property owner to comply by July 10, 2019  If the property owner does not comply: o Town will charge the property owner demolition and cleanup cost, plus an additional surcharge of 50% o Costs will be levied on the tax bill, if not paid by owner  Additional deterioration, partial deconstruction and removal of safety netting declares this an emergency  Motion now declaring emergency  Formal resolution will be done at June 26, 2019 Town Board Meeting Councilperson Joseph Wetmore, moved TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY SITUATION AT 25 SPERRY LANE, LANSING, NY AND AUTHORIZES THE TOWN CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER TO EXPEDITIOUSLY REMOVE THE BUILDING AND REMEDY THE DANGER, BASED UPON THE INVESTIGATION, REPORTS, AND ANALYSIS OF THE TOWN CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER Supervisor Edward LaVigne, seconded the motion. All in Favor - 5 Opposed – 0 BOARD MEMBER REPORTS Joseph Wetmore - reported the following: Cayuga Lake Watershed Network & Tompkins County Water Resource Council  Reviewed Owasco Lake rules and regulations o They have significant rules about contaminants in water o Should look at these when considering our floodplain rules Tompkins County Council of Governments (TCCOG)  Presentation on Emergency Medical Services mapping o Reviewed response time pertaining to location of ambulances Finger Lakes Land Trust  Attended meeting regarding the sale of Cornell Orchards  Discussed some possibilities, so it does not turn into a large development  Keep natural areas on steep slopes Town Board Training - Handling conflicts and resolutions during heated meetings Ithaca-Tompkins County Transportation Council (ITCTC)  Approved Transportation Improvement Plan for 2020 – 2024  Lansing needs to be more involved  Policy Committee o Makes decisions on money allocations o Committee people have voting rights o Joe trying to get on Policy Committee  C.J. Randall will replace Joe on the Planning Committee  Lansing has a better chance of getting funds with a representative on both committees Town Website  Working with Patrick Tyrrell and Dan Veaner on website redesign  New site will include Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) Dan Veaner reported:  Believes will be under budget on the website project June 19, 2019 31  Content on the website needs updating o Not part of the original scope of work o Dan Veaner will update content under normal billing procedure Peter Wheeler Recognition - Gathering quotes – will have them to review at next Town Board Meeting Andra Benson - reported the following: Lansing Youth Services - Summer programs have been launched Doug Dake - No report this month Katrina Binkewicz - reported the following: Salt Point Grant  Addition/clarification to May’s report - The Friends of Salt Point Grant, for $4,350 which the Town received, came from the Community Foundation of Tompkins County Lead Testing Report  Summary - no measureable lead contamination from samplings  No one had any questions or had received questions from the public TOWN COUNSEL REPORT Guy Krogh - reported the following: Alternative Energy Law - Solar, Wind and Micro-Hydro - Coordinating with C.J. Randall Zoning Issues - Will be after Alternative Energy Law BOARD MEMBER REPORTS Edward LaVigne - reported the following: Albany Meeting with PSC & NYSEG  Lansing is one of the fastest growing areas  Need a level playing field in regards to utilities o No natural gas, should have electric subsidy  Urged them to listen to Lansing – Town and Village together  In favor of inexpensive, reliable and consistent power – however it is delivered ADJOURN MEETING Meeting adjourned at the call of the Supervisor at 9:11 pm. Minutes taken by Town Clerk and Deputy Town Clerk and executed by the Deputy Town Clerk. Respectfully submitted, Jessica Hall Deputy Town Clerk